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Patent GB-2144185-A (GB)
Title: Stuffing box
Inventor: SCHNEIDER WALTER
IPC: F16J15/18
Filed: 1984-07-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a stuffing box seal for sealing shafts relative to fixed walls in a housing or the like. The invention is characterised by a collar, ring, annular flange (3) or like component tightly and firmly connected to the shaft (4) to provide an annular surface (6) extending perpendicular to the axis of rotation (5) of the shaft and a stuffing box packing (1;1'etc) braced against said annular surface in the axial direction of the shaft. The flange may be integral with a shaft bushing 9 (Fig. 1) or separate therefrom (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163903-A (GB)
Title: Command signalling device
Inventor: KIDD GRAEME ALLAN
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 1984-08-07
Abstract: A signalling device (10) of the kind capable of providing electrical command signals in response to manipulation of the device (10) by a user, comprises a manually engageable body (11) having a fulcrum portion (12) which, on engaging a support surface, provides a fulcrum about which the user may manually tilt the body (11) relative to the support surface, and a plurality of operating members (15-18) spaced from, and distributed around, the fulcrum (12) and projecting downwardly from the body (11) so as to be capable of engaging the support surface at least for certain corresponding tilts of the body (11), each operating member (15-18) being capable of providing a respective command signal indicative of the extent to which that operating member (15-18) is being urged upwardly as a consequence of engagement thereof with the support surface.
Patent GB-2146325-A (GB)
Title: 16-Fluoro-16,17-didehydro prostanoids and process for their preparation
Inventor: FAUSTINI FRANCO
IPC: C07D241/12
Filed: 1984-08-20
Abstract: 16-Fluoro-16,17-didehydro prostanoids of formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein R is 1)-OH or -OR', wherein R' is C1-C6 alkyl optionally substituted by phenyl, monocycloalkyl or a heteromonocylic ring;   <IMAGE> wherein each of R'' and R''' is, independently, hydrogen; C1-C6 alkyl; phenyl; or a heteromonocyclic ring; or R'' and R''', together with the nitrogen atom to which they are linked, form a heteromonocyclic ring -W-(CH2)n-X where W is -O- or -NH-, n is an integer of 1 to 4 and X represents a group -OR' or a group   <IMAGE> or 4) -NHSO2-R<IV>, wherein R<IV> is C1-C4 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl substituted by C1-C4 alkyl; one of R1 and R2 is hydrogen and the other is hydroxy or R1 or R2, taken together, form an oxo group; one of R3 and R4 is hydrogen and the other is hydroxy or R3 and R4 are both hydrogen or, taken together, form an oxo group; one of R5 and R6 is hydroxy and the other is hydrogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C2-C6 alkenyl, C2-C6 alkynyl or phenyl;  m is zero or an integer of 1 to 3; R7 is C1-C6 alkyl; C3-C7 monocycloalkyl; unsubstituted phenyl or phenyl substituted by one or more substituents chosen from C1-C4 alkyl; C1-C4 alkoxy, tri-halo-C1-C4-alkyl, halogen,   <IMAGE> wherein each of R<V> and R<VI> is, independently, hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl or phenyl; or R7 is a heteromonocyclic ring optionally substituted by one or more of halogen, C1-C4 alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, phenyl and phenoxy; A is trans -CH = CH-, -CH2-CH2- or -C IDENTICAL C-, and the symbol @ represents a single bond or a cis double bond; with the condition that R3 and R4 do not form an oxo group when R1 and R2 form an oxo group; and the pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof; are useful as luteolytic, anti-ulcer and anti-neoplastic agents and can inhibit platelet aggregation.
Patent GB-2164599-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of a container on a work bench
Inventor: GIBBS RONALD THOMAS
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 1984-09-21
Abstract: A container such as the tool box 22 is provided which is easily mounted on a portable work bench. The tool box has projecting flanges 24, 25 which are inserted into inwardly directed channels formed on the work bench underframe. Alternatively the tool box is releasably mounted on a panel 11 having opposed edges 12, 13 engaged in the inwardly directed channels of the under frame. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2147676-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector-preventing cross treading
Inventor: REIMERT LARRY E
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 1984-10-02
Abstract: Apparatus for connecting tubular members of any size diameters, while preventing cross-threading, comprises a first tubular member having tapered, external threads toward a first end thereof and a generally cylindrical external surface, axially displaced relative to the external threads and on the opposite side thereof from the first end. A second tubular member having generally circular guide means toward a first end thereof, further comprises tapered, internal threads generally complementary to the external threads, and axially displaced relative to the guide means. An expression is given relating inter alia in: the distance between the guide means and the end of said external threads farther therefrom, the minimum misalignment angle, the maximum radial gap between the first and second members and the thread taper. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151491-A (GB)
Title: Inhalation apparatus
Inventor: KLADDERS HEINRICH
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 1984-12-14
Abstract: An inhaler for the inhalation of powdered pharmaceutical compositions from capsules. The inhaler comprises a chamber for receiving the capsules, which chamber has a greater internal width and a greater length than the diameter and length, respectively, of the capsule and which chamber comprises at one narrow end an air inlet and at the other end an air outlet, so that during inhalation through the inhaler the capsule is set in vibration.
Patent GB-848476-A (GB)
Abstract: 848,476. Welding by fusion. STEWARTS & LLOYDS Ltd. May 6,1959 [March 17, 1958], No. 8405/58. Class 83 (4). [Also in Group XXVIII] In welding together lined pipes 10, 10A the ends of the pipes are swelled as at 11, 12 and 11A, 12A respectively and an insert 14 having a lining 18 continuous with that of the pipes is fitted within the portions 11, 11A to provide an annular air space 21 between the insert and the pipes to prevent overheating of the lining during welding. The insert 14 is secured to the portion 11 by circumferentially spaced plug welds 16. A backing ring 22 may be inserted.
Patent GB-2169978-A (GB)
Title: Safety fastening
Inventor: HALL DEREK VALENTINE
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 1985-01-21
Abstract: A screwthreaded fastening, that is to say a threaded nut or a threaded bolt or screw. So that the fastening cannot easily be mischievously unfastened, the nut or the head of the bolt or screw, is of generally frusto-conical form with a helical groove (12) extending some way around its frusto-conical surface and opening from the smaller end of the frusto-conical surface for the connection of an extraneous tool including a driving peg or member capable of engaging the groove. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2159122-A (GB)
Title: Movable counterweight arrangement, in particular for jib-type rotary cranes
Inventor: BENDIX HORST
IPC: B66C23/76
Filed: 1985-04-25
Abstract: In a movable counterweight arrangement the position of the centre of gravity of a jib-type rotary crane can be adapted, during operation of the crane, to the support bases which vary, (e.g. when the crane is mounted on rails), in the range of pivotal movement of the upper part of the crane over 360 DEG . The displacement of counterweight (5) is controlled either electro-hydraulically or, as shown, mechanically by the pivotal angular position of the upper part (6) of the crane with respect to the lower part (8). The electro-hydraulic control means is of such a configuration that a control amplifier, by way of a control unit, connects a pressure fluid generator to an operating cylinder until a difference, which is recorded by the control amplifier, of a reference value generator relative to an actual value generator, is compensated. Alternatively counterweight (5) is moved by a gear drive (11) and a lever linkage (12) mechanically which provides for converting the pivotal movement of the upper part of the crane (6) into a longitudinal displacement of the counterweight (5). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176462-A (GB)
Title: Carrying case for fishing lures
Inventor: GUEST BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A01K97/06
Filed: 1985-06-18
Abstract: A carrying case for fishing lures contains a pair of holders (18, 19) for fishing lures. Each holder (18, 19) includes a row of side-by-side elongated recesses (22) each adapted to receive a respective fishing lure (30), and a retaining strip (21) overlying said recesses (22) so as to cover each recess (22) for a region of its length and to leave the top of each recess (22) open over an end region thereof. The base of each recess (22) in said end region is longitudinally inclined so that the depth of each recess (22) decreases away from the retaining strip (21). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2170992-A (GB)
Title: Gaiter
Inventor: KEARNEY MARTIN ANDREW
IPC: A41D17/00
Filed: 1986-02-19
Abstract: A gaiter for sporting use comprises a substantially rectangular flexible panel (11) having fastener means (17, 18) on opposite face of opposite ends thereof. The fastener means extend over a substantial area permitting the gaiter to be fitted around legs of different size and shape. The body panel (11) may be provided with attachment elements of a suitable distinguishing character (for example, they may be made of reflective material) and the body panel (11) may itself be resilient or elastic material. The fasteners (17, 18) are hook and loop fasteners allowing engaging contact to be made on overlapping faces regardless of the precise orientation so that the gaiter can be fitted to legs of differing thickness and shape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2182284-A (GB)
Title: High speed swinging head imprinter
Inventor: DAVISON CHARLES F
IPC: B41K3/02
Filed: 1986-04-17
Abstract: A high speed imprinter on frame (1) has a cyclically swingable print head (22), and an ink applicator in the form of a roll (23), and an anvil (24) to drive the work (W) toward and into printing relation to a printing face (38) on the head when the head cycles into a printing position.The inking roll (23) is carried by a heater block (52) which is swingably mounted at (55) and normally biased at (72) in controlled relation toward an inking position (as shown in Figure 4) relative to the swinging cycle of the print head (22). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2199100-A (GB)
Title: Hose end sleeve
Inventor: DAVIS GEORGE
IPC: F16L33/207
Filed: 1986-10-11
Abstract: A sleeve for an end fitting on a pressure hose and comprising a tubular shell member (24) having at one end an internal flange (26), and at least two inner tubular members (28, 34) each engaging the inner surface of the shell member and having an internal flange, one of said inner members (28) having its flange (30) parallel to the flange (26) of the shell member and in engagement therewith. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2181921-A (GB)
Title: Optical communications system
Inventor: STEWART WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: H04B10/2587
Filed: 1986-10-13
Abstract: Optical communications system in which carrier signal is generated at the transmitter terminal end (T1) of the system and sent to the receiver terminal end (T2) where this signal is modulated (M) and returned to the transmitter terminal (T1) by the same fibre link (F). In the preferred arrangement shown, the modulator (M) is followed by a reflector (R) and signal traverses the modulator (M) twice giving double the depth of modulation. The transmitter signal itself may be modulated and the transmitter and user modulations may be distinguished by different carrier frequency, different modulation bands, polarisation, phase - amplitude - and/or frequency modulation types.
Patent GB-2183924-A (GB)
Title: A variable capacitor and variable resistor combination
Inventor: SATO KAZUO
IPC: H01G5/00
Filed: 1986-12-03
Abstract: A variable capacitor (1) and a variable resistor (2) combination includes a slider (6) for the variable resistor (2) mounted on a rotor shaft (1b) of the variable capacitor (1) so that the capacitance of the variable capacitor (1) and the resistance of the variable resistor (2) can be varied by rotation of the rotor shaft (1b). The variable resistor (2) includes a fixed resistor element (4), a fixed substrate (3) in which the resistor element is accommodated, and a slider (5) slidably engaging the fixed resistor element (4). The variable capacitor (1) has a wall (1a) supporting four projections (1d) which imprison the resistor element (4) against the substrate (3) of the variable resistor (2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206758-A (GB)
Title: RF Switch
Inventor: NAKAGAWA KATSUYA
IPC: H03K17/62
Filed: 1987-07-10
Abstract: When a DC control signal is applied together with an input signal, eg from a unit 10 such as a video game, to an input 46 a switching means, such as transistors 52a-52c inactivate a filter 50a-50c connected to another input 48 and blocks an input signal, such as from a TV antenna applied to that input 48 and means, such as diode 60 enables the signal from 10 to be coupled to an output 62. The DC signal is provided when a power switch of the unit 10 is turned on when the power switch of the unit 10 is turned off, the DC signal is not supplied, transistors 52a-52c and diode 60 are turned off, the high pan fitters 50a-50c will not be disabled and thus the TV signal present at the TV antenna input 48 is applied to the output 62. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209921-A (GB)
Title: A shoe heel or heel piece
Inventor: MORRIS WILLIAM ROY ROBERT
IPC: A43B21/20
Filed: 1987-09-23
Abstract: A shoe heel or heel piece having a major portion (1) and a tip portion (2), both of plastics material, the tip portion being formed with a harder wearing plastics material than the plastics material of which the major portion is made. One portion, usually the major portion, is formed of a plastic with lower melting point than the other portion so that it can be moulded about it. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196134-A (GB)
Title: Auto-focus camera
Inventor: YOSHIHITO HARADA
IPC: G02B7/28
Filed: 1987-09-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a camera having an auto focus apparatus and, more particularly, to a camera wherein a lens position and an aperture value which are obtained for focusing two objects located at different positions are automatically calculated on the basis of a defocus amount detected by the auto focus apparatus, and photographing can be performed while both the objects are set in an in-focus state. 
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Patent GB-2202320-A (GB)
Title: Central heating radiator assembly
Inventor: DOWNEY GRAHAM
IPC: F24D19/08
Filed: 1987-12-21
Abstract: A radiator assembly includes a radiator 12 and two pairs of valves connected to a water inlet 16 and a water outlet respectively. Each pair of valves comprises a control valve 30 and an isolation valve 36 joined together by a separable connector 38 and connecting the water inlet 16 and the water outlet with a water inflow pipe 24 and a water outflow pipe respectively. In this manner the control valve 30 may be used to control the flow of water into the radiator 12 during normal operation. The radiator 12 can be isolated from the inflow and outflow pipes by operation of the isolation valves 36. If the separable connections 38 are now released the radiator 12 can be removed with any water contained therein. In a modification (Figs. 4 to 7, not shown), the movable valve member of valve 30 includes a T-shaped passage and is associated with a drain pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2206174-A (GB)
Title: Liner for tubular form
Inventor: LUCAS ERIC
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 1988-06-13
Abstract: A liner 67, (16, Fig 5), suitable for lining a generally tubular form such as a pipe, cable duct or vessel, comprises a collapsible tubular lamina of a self-supporting polymeric film, which has on its outer surface one or more continuous or discontinuous adhesive areas. One method of installing the liner in a tubular form comprises sealing at least one end of the tubular lamina and inflating it into adhesive engagement with the inner surface of the form. A carriage 40, 42 may be used to install the liner. Liners in socketted pipes (Fig 13) may form cuffs at the pipe joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2222761-A (GB)
Title: Cooker and hob cleaning device
Inventor: TAYLOR MARILYN
IPC: A47L17/04
Filed: 1988-09-15
Abstract: A device for cleaning cookers and hobs comprises a battery-operated rotary cleaning head which has a sponge on one side and a brush on the other side.
Patent GB-2225037-A (GB)
Title: Grid ceiling with latching clips
Inventor: BRUGMAN JOHANNUS ANTONIUS HENR
IPC: E04B9/34
Filed: 1988-11-17
Abstract: A grid ceiling comprising a supporting grid 10, 20 with rectangular openings therein, grid panels 30 mounted within said openings. The grid panels may be in the form of grid units including perpendicular hollow interior primary and secondary panels 40,50. The grid panels 30 are secured in place by longitudinally movable securing clips 60 which engage the carriers, e.g. in apertures or recesses 24. Each clip is slidable longitudinally from a forward position and a retracted position in which the tongue is sufficiently within its associated panel to enable the grid panel to be removed. Latching clips 80 are slidable on the supporting grid to and from a position in which they engage the securing clips 60 in place. Latching clips 82 may be provided to lock the holding elements securing the supporting grid 10, 20 together. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in golf clubs
Inventor: SCOTT JAMES PARKHILL
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 1988-12-06
Abstract: A hollow cast metal head (1) for a metal wood golf club has the hose or socket for receiving the shaft (4) of the club, provided within a neck (2) projecting into the interior of the head proper. This places the centre of gravity of the club closer to the sole plate (3) and increases the hitting distance attainable with the club. A second neck (6) may be provided on the sole plate of the club to receive the end of the shaft (4). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213212-A (GB)
Title: Seal for sensing unit
Inventor: ACKERMAN YURI
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 1988-12-12
Abstract: An oil-seal unit (10) for providing a seal between a condition sensing unit (12) and a sump (22, Fig. 1) of a vehicle has a casing unit 60 with a peripheral centering flange 62 and a bending portion 64, an elastomeric seal body 82 being secured to the casing unit 60. A radially outer portion of the seal body has one or more sealing ribs 72, 74, 76; 78, 80, 82 on each of inner and outer faces of the casting, and a radially inner portion of the seal body has a radially extending web 84 with an axially extending web surface portion (46) of the sensing unit (12), the latter supporting the seal in use. An intermediate portion of the seal has a collar 90 which is deformable into fluid-tight sealing with a recess (32) in the vehicle sump. …<??>The unit provides a fluid-tight seal between the condition sensing unit (12) and the sump (22) when the former is threadedly engaged in a threaded recess (44, Fig. 1A) in the latter. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-888292-A (GB)
IPC: A63H3/38
Abstract: 888,292. Dolls' eyes. WILLIAMS, K. B. May 19, 1958 [May 22, 1957], No. 16255/57. Class 132(3) An eye for dolls and soft animals comprises a pupil 1 with a threaded stem 4 of plastic material passing through an aperture 5 in an iris 2 also of plastic material a portion 7 of the pupil seating in a recess 6 in the iris and the stem passing through fur or other skin simulating substance and being secured by a nut 3. The pupil and stem may be of black nylon, the iris of amber flexible polystyrene and the nut of nylon of any colour. At least one of the components may be moulded from polythene, polyurethane, isocyanate or other polyester. According to the Provisional Specification, the screw threaded stem with a head simulating the pupil may have the remainder of the eye moulded around it or the pupil may be secured in the eye component by clear adhesive. A washer may be provided between the nut and the rear of the skin. Specification 694,512 is referred to.
Patent GB-2230305-A (GB)
Title: Thrust bearing.
Inventor: BOWERS NORMAN KENNETH
IPC: F16C17/06
Filed: 1989-04-05
Abstract: A fluid film lubricated thrust bearing comprises a rotatory member (12) such as a thrust collar on a shaft subject to axial load (18) and shoes (10) of elastomeric material (20) for reacting the axial load. Starting of rotation when the member (12) is subject to load is enabled by tilting the faces of the shoes against which the rotatory member (12) runs e.g. by interposing a wedge-shaped backing (22) between the elastomeric material (20) and a support or backing member (14) to assist formation of fluid films as the member (12) rotates. Introduction of pressure fluid between the members (12, 14) can provide hydrostatic reaction of the axial load (18) and further reduce starting torque. The fluid may be oil or water.
Patent GB-2237014-A (GB)
Title: Producing articles from filtering ceramic foam
Inventor: VERICHEV EVGENY NIKOLAEVICH
IPC: B01D39/20
Filed: 1989-10-16
Abstract: Ceramic foam articles useful as filters or catalyst carriers are produced by impregnating polyurethane foam with an alumina-containing ceramic slip containing an aluminophosphate binder, the latter incorporating 0.2 to 5% of a water-soluble compound of potassium. The impregnated product is then dried and roasted.
Patent GB-2225086-A (GB)
Title: Two-piece piston
Inventor: LORENTE GUSTAVO FERRAN
IPC: F16J1/00
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: The head of a two part piston comprises a top plate 1 with a depending flange and a U-shaped base portion 2 welded to the upper plate and provided with holes 2a for the wrist pin. Ring grooves are formed in the outer surface of the depending flange. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225848-A (GB)
Title: Gas burner assembly
Inventor: LLOYD WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: F23D14/46
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: A gas burner assembly, such as for a boiler, is built up from easily assembled prefabricated units enabling the assembly configuration, the heat output and the control system to be selected at a relatively late production stage thereby facilitating the manufacture of a range of boilers of different kinds and with different requirements. The basic units are a control body (20) which mounts various control modules (22, 23,32) selected according to the desired control functions, a burner (1) which is sectioned to enable expansion to the required size, and a manifold (2) which interconnects the control body and burner and can be connected to each in different orientations.
Patent GB-2239505-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding towers
Inventor: CLOUGH JOHN CORSON
IPC: E04G7/20
Filed: 1989-11-28
Abstract: A step-frame, for use in the erection of a demountable scaffolding tower comprises a pair of generally vertical tubular side-pole (2) connected together by cross-pieces. The upper end of each of the side-poles is provided with a preformed plastics spigot member having a lower portion (1) frictionally or adhesively retained in the side pole (2) and an upper portion. for releasably engaging in the lower part of a side pole (4) of another step frame. The upper portion preferably comprises a tapered upper end part (5) and an annular depression (6) for engagement by a locking means. An annular recess (8) assists separation of the upper pole (4) from the spigot. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227734-A (GB)
Title: Paper handling apparatus
Inventor: SEKI NOBUYOSHI
IPC: B65H39/11
Filed: 1990-01-19
Abstract: A sheet jogging device for a storage bin Z comprises a rod 101 bearing pushers 102, and oscillated by motor 116 and linkage 117. The shaft is positioned according to sheet size by motor 111 driven belts 105, 106 with the aid of sensor 115 and plate 114. 
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